Hechizo (en. Spell)

/eˈtʃi.θo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A magical enchantment used to produce supernatural effects.
The wizard cast a powerful spell.
El mago lanzó un hechizo poderoso.
The result of the action of casting a spell.
She was under the spell of deep infatuation.
Ella estaba bajo el hechizo de un profundo enamoramiento.
An illusion or almost magical attraction that someone or something can exert over another person.
The beauty of the place had a special spell.
La belleza del lugar tenía un hechizo especial.

Etymology

From Latin 'excitium', which means 'to awaken' or 'to excite.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Love spell
Enchantment that seeks to provoke love in a person.
hechizo de amor
To break a spell
To free oneself from an enchantment or magical influence.
romper un hechizo
Fortune spell
Magic that attempts to attract good luck.
hechizo de la fortuna

Related Words

Enchantment
Practice of captivating or attracting with magic.
encantamiento
Magic
Art of acting on reality by supernatural means.
magia
Incantation
Word or magical formula used to invoke forces.
conjuro

Slang Meanings

Intense fascination.
She has me under a spell; I can't stop thinking about her.
Ella me tiene bajo un hechizo, no puedo dejar de pensar en ella.
Very attractive effect on something or someone.
That song has a spell that catches me every time.
Esa canción tiene un hechizo que me atrapa cada vez.